Valve Cover torque spec. I haven't had it leak yet. There possibly is a setting somewhere, but honestly I have never bothered. Thanks very much, in advance. Ubbthreads/images/graemlins/. Valve Cover Gasket- Torque Specs and Order.
Transmission: 700r4. Both driver's and passenger's sides. 08-25-2015 11:49 PM. 2005 Golf GLS BEW (5spd). Audi and the Audi logo(s) are copyright/trademark Audi AG. Last edited by aholbro1; 04-09-2016 at 11:10 AM. I've always been a bit flummoxed at the unwillingness of DIY enthusiasts to purchase proper manuals for their cars. I can't find the info anywhere and I'm changing all the top end gaskets in my C5 and I was wondering if anyone had the torque specs for the valve cover and cam tensioner bolts? I'd buy you a round of beer if you are ever in the Birmingham area. When I did the video I performed the job on the passenger side.
Re-check at your next oil change and you should be golden. Transmission: TH350, A5. The only downsides are if your space is limited and sliding the valve cover down over the studs is difficult or impossible. If you are looking for the gaskets I used in the video they are here: and here is the gasket maker I used as well: Tools I used on the job: 10mm Socket. If you've got a power brake booster or a/c along with that big-block, valve cover studs might not be possible. 09-13-2015 07:44 AM. Flat head screw driver.
The rtv holds the gasket to the valve cover's smoother gasket surface. The studs ensure the gasket is lined up right and you don't have to be a circus performer to hold it in place all the way around while trying to get fasteners in. Audizine is an independently owned and operated automotive enthusiast community and news website. 4. yea i got some real nice felpro gaskets but dont know what rtv is, right now they are jsut hand tightened on there, thanx. The cover is most likely to crack there. Axle/Gears: stock pegleg 2. Software Upgraded - Reset Your Password to Login. About the cost of one oil change. What I don't mention in the video is the intake collector bolts/nuts and what the order and spec are for those. But if you've got the space, they're a good call. Tech / General Engine. Your Broken/Sheared OEM Axles--. Let me know if you need anything else.
Chapter/Region: NESIC. From where I've looked I'm getting 60-80 inch-lbs. 08-21-2013, 02:38 AM||# 9|. 43. i use a socket on a screwdriver style handle, works good as theirs pretty much no way to over torque them that way. Engine: bored out 305. Car: chevy camaro 1987 z28. These are a single round at 74 in-lbs. The thick gaskets are forgiving, effective, and keep the valve cover comfortably away from the rockers (if you have aftermarket rockers, this is a concern).
After a few heat cycles, check and tighten then up as necessary. Location: Birmingham, ALVehicle: 2016 Lapis Blue STi. Values in the chart are given in N*m). 5i impreza valve cover? All you will achieve is a snapped thread in the head, and quite vulgar language sprouting from you. Does anyone here care to chime in with some accurate info? 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design. Starting in the valley, then the outside, then the two on the t-belt end.
Go back to the center of the cover and snug the bolts up a lil tighter in the valley working from the center out. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -. Other than that the job is literally just reassembling it the way it came apart. Go around the outside again, working diagonally.
Forgot your Password? Again, starting in the center snug the hardware down and work your way to the ends in a. diagonal pattern. The factory had it too high. I'm really glad to be doing this job. Location: Centennial, ColoradoVehicle: 08 Impreza, 80Vette. 10mm Socket (deep well). Join Date: Apr 2010. 68 Impala, 15 SantaFe. Please register or login to enable Dark Mode.
There are a few additional connectors on the driver side including the O2 sensor wire leading to the exhaust. Only these two bolts are required to torque.